How To Register

June 24, 2026

Grades 6, 7, and 8 Registration Information:

The registration process occurs in February each year. We encourage attendance at your school’s annual Open House.

NEW STUDENT APPLICATION

To see which school is in your catchment area please check your address on our School Locator.

A) Canadian Citizen Within Catchment. To register your child, please complete a Registration Form (see Useful Links below) and email it to the school address found at the bottom of this page. Contact information for parents/guardians and at least one emergency contact is required.

The following documentation must be attached to complete the registration process:

Proof of guardianship (Birth Certificate, legal guardianship letter, court documents, etc.)
Proof of address (two documents from among the following)
- Copy of Lease Agreement/Mortgage Statement
- Utility Bill (hydro, cable, gas, etc) – Issued within 2 months of submission
- Home/Tenant Insurance Policy
- Income Tax Assessment (current or previous year)
- Statement of Benefits for one of the following:
  - Social Assistance
  - Employment & Income Assistance
  - Child Tax Benefit
  - Canadian Pension Plan
  - Old Age Security

For Canadian Citizens born outside of Canada:

Copies of both front and back of Citizenship Certificate (student and all guardians)

B) Permanent Resident Within Catchment.

Everything from Option A
Copies of either Confirmation of Permanent Residency letter or Permanent Resident card (student and all guardians)

C) All Other Newcomers to Canada (Visa, ISP, Refugee, etc.)

If you are new to the country and are NOT a Permanent Resident of Canada, please contact Ms. Donna Gray at the Pembina Trails School Division International Student Program’s (ISP) Office for verification (dgray@pembinatrails.ca). Please send her the following documents in PDF format (only):

All passports for your family
All Work, Study and Visitor Permits
Letter of acceptance and / or job offer
Rental agreement or a utility bill (MB Hydro, Winnipeg Water, or cable) that proves your address
Child(ren)'s birth certificate

When the verification process is complete, the ISP office will provide the school office with Verification of Status Documents. The name of the school in your area (based on your address) will be stated. Subsequently, someone from your school will be in contact with you with further information about your child’s start at school.

D) School of Choice - Not available at Acadia

If you wish to attend a school not in your catchment area or if you are from another division, you may apply to attend another school. Please visit our School of Choice guidelines and application forms.
Accepted SOC students are not eligible for bussing

Upon completion and receipt of your application, the school will contact you with further information for your child’s start of school.

Medical:

If your child has any medical needs or concerns (nut allergy, asthma, epi-pen, etc.) please clearly indicate the health concern on the registration form and check with one of the school secretaries to ensure the necessary medical papers are prepared before your child starts school. If medication or medical treatment is required, we may request that an authorization form be completed by your doctor.

Transportation:

If your child in K-6 lives within the catchment area of your school but farther than 1.6 kilometers from the school, you may be entitled to bus service. Information regarding transportation is available by contacting the Transportation Department.

Registrations Throughout the School Year:

For registrations throughout the school year, please contact your school office directly. Appointments to complete the registration process can be made by contacting the school office.

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